There are lots of different advantages to living in a single level home. It’s easier access all of the living areas within your home without having to worry about the fuss or dangers of stairs. It’s also a much more energy efficient way to live, as well. There are a lot less needs for cooling and heating because you don’t have to worry about an upstairs or a basement to maintain comfortable temperatures. But choosing a single level home can offer more than just convenience and safety; it can also be a great living opportunity, too! When it’s time to start looking for your single level dream home, and you’re trying to decide on where and what type of home you want to live in, you should consider these pointers below to help you determine what the best fit for your desired lifestyle is:

Community Living: Have you thought about living in a community? There are lots of great types single level home communities that are geared towards certain age groups. For those in their retirement years who are 55 and older, there are communities that will not only provide a great home, but also a great environment that will keep your retirement years fun, and full of good times. Living in a community where your neighbors are in the same stage of life as your own will guarantee meaningful friendships, and a more mature, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere. If community living isn’t quite your style and you would like a single level home that is outside of a community there are options available, but they may not be as convenient or welcoming as a community set up in this way.

Special Amenities: What types of amenities would you like to have in your single level home community? Would you be interested in amenities such as a fitness center or swimming pool? What about paved pathways that are designed for walking or bicycling? Would you enjoy having access to a community center so that you can host family gatherings or social events? These types of amenities are so important to consider when looking into your future single level home community. What sort of amenities will suit your current lifestyle, and which would be something that you would like to try and do more often? Especially if looking for a retirement community, it’s a luxury to be able to have those types of amenities available for your enjoyment.

Maintenance Free: Having an organization that will take care of the outside of your home to keep it looking great can be a wonderful time saver. Living in an area without having to worry about mowing the grass or shoveling the snow will not only be easier on your body, but it will also free up your time for other activities that you may prefer doing.

Better Living Standards: Would you like to live in an area where there are specific standards of living? Perhaps in a housing development where the age of the occupants must be of retirement status? Or possibly a home owners association that helps to maintain a pleasant appearance and functionality to the neighborhood? Then an organized single level home community may be exactly what you are looking for.

What makes moving one of
the most stressful events in your life?

Complaint 7- The landscape is dying.

That first year of landscaping can be a real headache. Whether you put in your own, or the builder put it in for you, building with living things presents a whole different set of challenges. Trees and shrubs are susceptible to transplant shock. Grass hasn’t developed deep enough roots to survive accidental droughts. Often, until you or your property management company get the watering schedule figured out, problems can arise.

Would you believe that I’ve seen more trees and shrubs die because of overwatering? When homeowners see their plants struggling, their solution is to add more water. Unfortunately, roots can drown, and you might be making a bad circumstance worse.

Remedy

All things considered, landscaping can be a bit tricky that first year or two. Yes, occasionally some plants will need to be replaced. If your tree or shrub appears to be struggling, take a screwdriver and shove it into the soil next to the plant. If it comes out bone dry, you might need water. If it comes out muddy, then there is a good chance that you’re overwatering your yard.

Sometimes the plant is in shock, and you just need to give it time to recover. Many people will see a tree or shrub with several dead limbs and automatically jump to the conclusion that it will die and that it needs replacing now. To this, I say, give it a chance. It may take a year or two, but as long as the plant is still alive, it may recover and look just as wonderful.

Now I’m no arborist, and if you want a second opinion, by all means, go speak to your local arborist. Many cities and counties have at least one. This is just what I’ve seen, and it has often worked for me. Of course, every now and then, you just have to buy a new plant. It happens. Good luck, though. In ten years, once your landscaping is mature, hopefully you’ll have the envy of the neighborhood.

Complaint 6- Inferior quality.

They don’t make them like the use to. This is true. For the most part, they make them better now than they used to.

So what’s the real problem. There’s probably a couple factors: Read more here!

I’d ask how the experience was, but if you’re like so many others, you’ve probably tried to block the memory.

Buying a home, new or used, has traditionally been part of the American Dream, but it hasn’t happened without its share of headaches.

A little preparation can save you a lot of headaches down the road. Most people however look at buying a home in the same way that they look at buying a car. Thanks to the Japanese revolution, when you buy a new car, most people expect it to be perfect. It’s all machined, painted, polished and ready to drive off the lot in pristine condition.

A new house is not a car. Some homebuilders do get it right, but many do not. Managing expectations before you start shopping will greatly improve your experience.

Leisure Villas, Utah’s favorite builder of active senior communities, has finally opened our newest 55+ community for sale in the Salt Lake Valley as of August, 2016.

If you’ve known about this new subdivision and have just been waiting for us to sell you one, hurry in today. For the rest of you, perhaps you’re new to Leisure Villas and are wondering, what makes us so great?

True, we are the leaders in active adult communities. We admit this, not because we’re boastful, but because over 1000 satisfied seniors have said so.

What Makes Midas Creek Villas The Perfect Place For You?

Most of the new homes in Salt Lake County are moving west.

If you’re looking for a new home in Salt Lake County, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that most of the new construction is taking place a little further west. Riverton and Herriman are on the forefront of this booming growth.

Like any good builder, we wanted to be where the building is happening. Therefore, we welcome you Herriman.

You can find our subdivision right where Midas Creek crosses Anthem Blvd. That is approximately 12200 S. 5590 W. Since this is relatively new, you might have a hard time finding it on GoogleMaps. Hopefully this will give you an idea of where we’re located:

Every community we build has a particular look and feel to it. Let’s go over what you can expect in the design.

From Hardie board to stucco, stone and brick, styles are constantly shifting. Sometimes it can be a little daunting trying to keep up with the trends. At Leisure Villas, we believe in making the homes as timeless as possible. Our goal is to keep the community looking good, long after a trend has come and gone. For this particular subdivision, we are going to install a timeless mix of brick and stucco.

Other builders will often have the general contractor pick out the colors and various surfaces. Sometimes this works out well. Often it looks less than stunning. As for us, we employ people who specialize in beauty.

Our Team of decorators and designers have spent a lot of time making sure that this subdivision, like our others, will look great for years to come. If you don’t believe us, just visit any of our last several communities and see how beautiful we make them. We really do care about the look and feel of our community. We know you do too.

Last of all, if you’re not familiar with Leisure Villas and the quality communities we build, pay attention:

We aren’t your average homebuilder. You aren’t the average homebuyer. We build homes for those who are 55 and older.

Why should that make a difference?

Easy, for this age group, we understand that you are active and enjoy life. We also understand, as do you, that the next twenty years or so aren’t going to be as friendly to your body as the last twenty have been. These communities are built so that quality of life is maximized throughout the many stages you or your spouse may soon travel.

This means that we have plenty of activities around our clubhouse for the active lifestyle, but the whole community from the individual homes to the clubhouse is also wheelchair accessible. That’s obviously something we don’t look forward to, but it’s nice to know that here, we can at least check one more thing off our list of worries.

If you haven’t grabbed your keys yet, you might be missing out.

Just hop in your car and give us a visit. You’ll be glad you did. Starting in October 2016, our sales office will be open from 10am to 5 pm, Mondays through Saturdays.

Most people who move here, never want to move again. After all, you’ve worked hard your whole life. Isn’t it about time you treated yourself to something nice? Come see why humbly call ourselves, Utah’s best and favorite builder for anyone 55 years and better.

Leisure Villas is recognized as the leading developer for senior living communities of folks 55 and better along Utah’s Wasatch Front. These unique and beautiful communities are all designed to offer you quality, single-story living, with real amenities. If you think it’s about time you started living the carefree lifestyle you’ve worked so hard for, then we invite you to check out one of our conveniently located communities.

Over the last 15 years, we have developed 11 private senior communities totaling over 1,000 homes. And if you are anything like most seniors living in Utah, you are looking for a nice, convenient location close to your family and friends. Well luckily for you, our communities stretch from as far north as Logan, to as far south as Lehi, giving you plenty of different location options to choose from along the Wasatch Front.

The benefits of our home designs and amenities have been refined through the construction of numerous other different projects across the United States that are similar to ours. There is a reason why we are the largest builder of carefree senior communities across Nothern Utah. Give us a call today to find out more information, and start living the carefree lifestyle you’ve been waiting for!